Some of the spring perennials have finished, many are still blooming, and the summer annuals like sunflowers are dahlias are just starting. We currently have 30 different flowers in bloom to choose from.
Unique bi-color Miniature Gladiolus
With proper care, cut gladiolus will typically last 7 to 14 days. Fill a tall vase with room-temperature water and add floral preservative (or a mix of sugar, acid, and bleach) to feed the blooms and inhibit bacteria. Change the water every two days, re-cutting about 1 inch off the stem ends at an angle each time to maintain water uptake. Display the arrangement in a cool, draft-free area away from direct sunlight, heaters or air conditioning. Deadhead wilted lower florets as they fade to redirect energy to the remaining buds, ensuring the upper flowers continue to open.
Tall Summer Phlox
Sweet, honey-like fragrance in clusters of tubular flowers of white, hot pink and purple.
We close at 3 pm because of the afternoon heat. For us to be able to cut flowers on demand and provide a quality product, we like to harvest early in the morning while plants are cool and fully hydrated. Some flowers wilt almost immediately when cut in the heat of the day and won’t last as long in the vase. We put some flowers in the cooler, but we still are an outdoor open-air stand and the excessive heat takes its toll on our displays of fresh cut stems. Temperatures reached 103° F in Boise, Idaho 07/11/2026 and it is expected to hover near 100° for the next two weeks.
Unfortunately, we cannot promise U-Pick flowers this year. We could not get enough summer annuals in the ground on time. If we do open for U-Pick, it will be at the very end of the season in September and October. You can read more about our U-Pick here. We will continue offering the flower bar, DIY buckets of blooms, pre-made bouquets and custom floral arrangements through October or until it freezes. With that said, we do have a row of wonderful smelling Sweet Peas that need picking… come by, let us know you are a subscriber to this newsletter and we will give you a jar with water and some clippers and let you pick a bouquet for no charge.
Here is a peak of one of the Dahlia’s we are growing. 10 different varieties planted this year.
Until next time, peace.
-Paul
Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick